For most Mineral County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.
For a Mineral County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Eleventh Judicial District Court. The two tools that keep a Mineral County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Recorder, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.
Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, Mineral County property passes through the Eleventh Judicial District Court — even simple Nevada probates run 4+ months. Nevada also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.
A deed upon death names a beneficiary who receives Mineral County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Recorder during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.
Before recording, a Nevada deed upon death is signed with notary acknowledgmentNRS 111.655 to 111.699Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathNRS 111.655 to 111.699Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.
Deeds and other real property documents for Mineral County are recorded with the County Recorder, led by County Recorder Cindy Nixon, at 105 South A Street, Suite 2, Hawthorne, NV 89415. Phone: 775-945-3676. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed Friday).
Documents submitted by mail go to PO Box 1447, Hawthorne, NV 89415.
The County Recorder charges $37 flat, regardless of page count. Recording a 2-page deed upon death in Mineral County comes to $37. The office also requires a Declaration of Value with the deed, at no charge. A deed upon death is exempt from transfer tax.
Mineral County does not offer e-recording.
Recording Office Record
Mineral County · County Recorder · Cindy Nixon
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| Flat fee (any length) | $37 |
| Transfer tax on a TOD deed | Exempt |
NRS 247.305
Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
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